And none of it about things that matter much to me. But we've been swept into it regardless. At least, with this, it could save my friends more grief and danger.
Comparatively, blocking one killing blow is a bit of a poor prize.
... I once traveled to a place where all of the people were happy. They lived under strange rules, and labored in unfair conditions. Even though they were friendly and generous, and nothing bad happened while I was there... it was really unsettling, and it took a few days to understand why.
It was because they couldn't feel unhappy. Like their minds were trapped in a sort of prison.
[actually, she's not fully sure. it would be nice for everyone to just be happy, right? like a tea party with dolls, you can talk to them but no one raises their voice or gets upset.]
I do agree that's the sort of awful twist this sort of prize would usually come with.
I don't have much interest in helping them achieve their aims. They're the reason we're all in this situation to begin with. Only now that their plans have been slightly complicated to they deign to barter with us instead of treat us like livestock.
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but yeah, let's check out this creepy place. it doesn't take long before kate's head starts smoking. ]
... They're trying to turn us against one another.
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It seems that way. Some of these prizes would be quite impossible to resist, depending on one's circumstances.
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It's a nice little thought.
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Is there a lot of conflict where you're from?
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[she smiles a little distantly.]
And none of it about things that matter much to me. But we've been swept into it regardless. At least, with this, it could save my friends more grief and danger.
Comparatively, blocking one killing blow is a bit of a poor prize.
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[ quiet for a moment. ]
A peaceful world might be scarier than you think.
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Oh? Why do you say so?
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It was because they couldn't feel unhappy. Like their minds were trapped in a sort of prison.
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[actually, she's not fully sure. it would be nice for everyone to just be happy, right? like a tea party with dolls, you can talk to them but no one raises their voice or gets upset.]
I do agree that's the sort of awful twist this sort of prize would usually come with.
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Any peace that's brought about through magic alone would have to be a twisted one.
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... I don't know if these other "rewards" have a sinister side too, but I wouldn't trust them.
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If sacrifices power rituals, who is receiving that power, and what will they use it for?
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